What is Beppie?
Beppie is a 1965 documentary film that presents a moving and disarming portrait of a ten year old Amsterdam street urchin. Directed by Van der Keuken, the film follows the child as she explores the city with friends and interacts with strangers, highlighting her boisterous personality and her life within a large, less affluent family.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1965
- Release date
- Dec 21, 1965
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 5.2/10
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Beppie is a 1965 documentary film that presents a moving and disarming portrait of a ten year old Amsterdam street urchin. Directed by Van der Keuken, the film follows the child as she explores the city with friends and interacts with strangers, highlighting her boisterous personality and her life within a large, less affluent family.
The film captures a specific cultural moment in Amsterdam, referencing local landmarks like the De Miranda swimming pool and the Achtergracht. It maintains a tone that describes the subject as sweet and crooked as a corkscrew, focusing on the joy and challenges of the child's daily existence.
Should you watch it?
“A moving and disarming portrait of a ten year old Amsterdam street urchin.”
- Captures the authentic spirit of a boisterous ten year old child
- Provides a glimpse into the daily life of an Amsterdam street urchin
- Features the observational perspective of filmmaker Van der Keuken
- The short runtime of 37 minutes may be too brief for some viewers
Watch it if you appreciate disarming documentary portraits of childhood in mid-century urban settings.
The film is a moving portrait with a focus on a boisterous child and her environment.
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What is the runtime of Beppie?
The documentary has a runtime of 37 minutes.
Who is the subject of the film?
The film focuses on a ten year old Amsterdam street urchin described as the joy of the Achtergracht.
What is the tone of the movie?
The film is described as a moving and disarming portrait.
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